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Ultra Payloaded
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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut album for Perry Farrell's new band includes contributions from Peter Hook, Fergie, Thievery Corporation, Flea and John Frusciante.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Sputnikmusic
    80
    Its a richly textured, layered, and almost earnest stab at everything this artist ever attempted to do before, all rolled up nice on one album.
  2. Billboard
    70
    "Ultra Payloaded" is a party record that veers from the light, airy and catchy to the absolutely crankable. [2 Jun 2007]
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  3. Under The Radar
    70
    A surprisingly rewarding listen. [#17, p.86]
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  4. Uncut
    60
    What has sadly gone missing here, however, is Farrell's voice. [Jul 2007, p.112]
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  5. Spin
    60
    Bettencourt's howling power-glam riffs pair well enough with Farrell's alley-cat wail. [Jun 2007, p.95]
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  6. Rolling Stone
    50
    Most of Ultra Payload feels pretty random.
  7. New Musical Express (NME)
    30
    'Ultra Payloaded' is largely sub-U2.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 7 out of 27
  1. snapsm
    May 28, 2007
    10
    This is a future classic album. Not a bad song on the entire thing, props to perry and nuno and co. for putting together a true gem!
  2. Bronek
    Aug 15, 2007
    10
    Super piosenka.
  4. MusicMan
    May 19, 2007
    9
    Perry has not had such a richly layered effort of unique music since Porno For Pyros. Diverse, rich production with a few surprises. The Perry has not had such a richly layered effort of unique music since Porno For Pyros. Diverse, rich production with a few surprises. The album is a worthwhile listen from an artist that continues to expand upon what was defined as alternative and post-punk music. Easily one of the more creative albums of 2007.… Expand
  5. VincentS.
    Jun 16, 2007
    9
    Hats off to Mr. Farrell. Very nice piece of work!
  6. anikp
    Jun 4, 2007
    8
    This is simply a well contructed album. A partyalbum made with LOVE. It's easely an 8. Don't believe other reviews who give less!! This is simply a well contructed album. A partyalbum made with LOVE. It's easely an 8. Don't believe other reviews who give less!! Listen it for yourself and ENJOY!!… Expand
  7. Brians
    Jun 2, 2007
    4
    I love Perry, but I have to say that this album is just as dissapointing as Strays.
  8. CrackheadBob
    May 9, 2007
    0
    Going only by the cover art, 29 second clips and what has been posted on their myspace .. Perry has clearly lost his mind. Bringing in hair Going only by the cover art, 29 second clips and what has been posted on their myspace .. Perry has clearly lost his mind. Bringing in hair rocker Nuno and forcing his wife Etty down are throats makes me wish that I was able to give this a negative score.… Expand

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